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Sejak bila k2 engine reverse engineering pulak? First time i heard about this. All i know is that one of the requirements was to use indegenous made engine. The problem with the engine is not it design but the parts inside the engine

Either wear off too quickly or break during testing. Report say it due to local contractors no experience in making powerpack especially for tanks. Components  produced is not up to military quailty standard plus given the rush to field the K2 just make matters worse. Stop gap solutions is to get mtu from Germany which again iinm the same company that provide power pack for our  pt91m although thre news that they originally wanted to get from japan the one used in type 10 but jepun refuse to sell

Modeled after the German-developed MTU-890, the K2 power pack is made up of a 1,500-horsepower diesel engine and transmission. Doosan Infracore and S&T Dynamics are the two main developers of the homegrown power pack and there are more than 1,000 subcontractors in South Korea.

Indonesian defence minister reaffirms spending boost pledge

Kenneth Conboy, Jakarta and Craig Caffrey, London and Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
10 November 2014
   
Indonesian Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu announced on 6 November that the government would strive to increase defence spending to 1.5% of its GDP from the current level of 0.8%.

This is in keeping with a campaign promise of President Joko Widodo, who in June promised not only better weaponry but salary increases for personnel.

A number of senior Indonesian military officers have recently suggested that defence spending falls short of what is needed to fulfil Jakarta's ambitious procurement plans.

In October the armed forces commander, General Moeldoko, said that Indonesia now only has 38% of its "minimum essential force," with the objective of reaching 100% in four years.

Indonesia Moves Forward with Fighter Programs

by David Donald - November 11, 2014, 7:47 AM


This 1:10 scale model of the IF-X was shown at the Indo Defence show last week, armed with air-to-air missiles, stand-off cruise missiles and glide bombs. (Photo: David Donald)

Faced with increasing regional threats from China, Indonesia plans to modernize its fighter fleet, with a stated aim of having 200 by 2024 to form a minimum effective force. The nation has three separate programs covering current, middle- and long-term requirements.

For the long-term requirement, Indonesia has joined the South Korean KF-X program for a 4.5-generation advanced low-observable fighter. This program, named IF-X in Indonesia, is intended to offer a capability pitched somewhere between the F-16 and F-35, but without the latter’s hefty price tag.

Last month Indonesia committed to providing 20 percent of the development funding as the project moves into the full development phase. Some details of the aircraft emerged during last week’s Indo Defence show held in Jakarta.

In the summer South Korea settled on the twin-engine, single-seat C103 design as the basis for KF-X/IF-X. The engines will offer at least 36,000 pounds of thrust, and two contenders are the Eurojet EJ200 and General Electric F414. The aircraft is similar in configuration to the F-22, with chined nose and outward-canted fins. Alignment of the leading edges of the wings, root extensions and tailplanes is 40 degrees aft sweep, while trailing edges are aligned 10 degrees forward. The wings have an aspect ratio of 2.7:1. The caret-shaped intakes offer a capture area of 781 sq in.

Up to 16,000 pounds of stores can be carried on 10 hardpoints, including four staggered recesses under the fuselage for the semi-conformal carriage of missiles in the AMRAAM class. The IF-X model on show at Indo Defence was displayed with guided glide bombs. The Indonesian Ministry of Defense is currently undertaking a research program for a range-extension and precision guidance kit for application to Mk 80-series unguided weapons, and intends to make its first test drops next year.

While South Korea has yet to decide who will lead the program, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI, the state-owned airframer) will take the major role in Indonesia’s participation. Lockheed Martin is also to be involved with some technology transfer, a stipulation of South Korea’s recent purchase of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. KF-X and IF-X will be similar in most respects, but with some local suppliers contributing to the Indonesian version. Avionics specialist Infoglobal has been selected to provide cockpit displays and other systems for the IF-X. First flight is expected around 2020, with service-entry around 2024/25.

In the medium term Indonesia is seeking an F-5 replacement. An RFI was issued in summer 2013, and an RFP is expected early next year. A number of OEMs are bidding for this contract, which will initially be for 16 multi-role aircraft. Lockheed Martin (F-16), Sukhoi (Su-35), Saab (Gripen NG) and Eurofighter (Typhoon) are in the running. Sukhoi has been supplying Su-27/30 Flankers to Indonesia in small batches for some time, and this may play in its favor.

However, under Indonesian law new defense acquisitions must include a minimum 30-percent direct offset, while the selection criteria have been weighted 30 percent for aircraft/system performance, 30 percent acquisition/life-cycle costs and 40 percent for industrial cooperation. Both Saab and Eurofighter are offering attractive cooperation packages that include technology transfer, local production and development work. Each company has been holding talks with PTDI to finalize its joint industrial proposals.

In the short term, the Indonesian air force has received the first of its F-16C/D “Block 52ID” aircraft acquired through U.S. Foreign Military Sales. The 24 aircraft on order are former U.S. Air Force Block 25 aircraft that have undergone a thorough overhaul and modernization, including reworked engines and overhauled/strengthened airframes. The initial three were delivered in July to 3 Skadron Udara at Madiun, where they are augmenting the existing F-16A/B force. A second F-16C/D unit, 16 Skadron Udara, is to form at Pekanbaru.

That's a huge radar tower for a frigate-sized ship. Wonder what radar and electronics the ship has?

FRCSE hosts Indonesian military for familiarization visit


Photos by Kaylee LaRocque
HSM-74 pilots and maintenance personnel gather near an MH-60R "Romeo" helicopter with a group of Indonesian naval officers visiting the squadron on Nov. 3. The guests toured several facilities at NAS Jacksonville including the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Jax, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast and HSM-74.

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 @ 1:22 pm

By Kaylee LaRocque
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Public Affairs

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) hosted seven Indonesian naval flag officers for a distinguished visitor orientation tour (DVOT) of intermediate and depot level maintenance facilities Nov. 3.

The visit highlighted all aspects of the U.S. Navy’s H-60 ‘Seahawk’ helicopter platform including squadron missions, manning, training and maintenance at NAS Jacksonville tenant commands.

“In cooperation with the National Defense University, the Office of Defense Cooperation requested to bring these dignitaries to NAS Jacksonville to showcase key aspects of naval aviation to include maintenance, personnel management, and training,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. W. Jeff Pogue of the Office of Defense Cooperation in Jakarta, Indonesia.

“Indonesia is one of our key partners in the region,” Pogue continued.

“As part of the comprehensive partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia, the robust security relationship between our two militaries and navies is especially important.  This visit helps to enable future partnership in the areas of armaments cooperation, joint exercises, and training and education.”

The guests were greeted by NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Roy Undersander who gave a brief overview of the air station and tenant commands. Representatives from Commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, FRCSE Detachment (Det) Jacksonville, and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Jax also discussed their maintenance training programs during the visit.

“I explained the responsibilities and capabilities of each FRCSE Det Jax work centers, inspection processes, equipment, required skillsets and technician training and certification requirements,” said FRCSE Det Jax Officer in Charge Cmdr. Scott Carter.

The Indonesian naval officers toured CNATTU Jax H-60 training facilities, FRCSE Det Jax work centers observing Sailors repairing equipment, HSM-74 and the FRCSE Vertical Lift Shop where artisans overhaul the helicopters.

“The Indonesian officers seemed very interested in the mission of our MH-60R ‘Romeo’ helicopters, which is to provide anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare support to the fleet,” said Lt. Cmdr. James Galyean, HSM-74 assistant maintenance officer.

“Our maintainers are really proud of our mission and squadron so any time they get to show others what they do is a great opportunity.”

At the FRCSE Vertical Lift shop, Lt. Cmdr. David Calhoun, Vertical Lift product officer discussed H-60 helicopter overhaul production schedules, aircraft repairs and modifications, lean processes, engineering, logistics, and program management.

The visit gave the group a better understanding of the maintenance and logistics of the H-60 helicopter platform. “The Indonesian Navy is considering purchasing a helicopter platform,” said Bette Franken, director of administration, International Student Management Office, National Defense University.

“These officers are decision makers for the Indonesian navy so this visit gives them an idea of what this entails.”

“This trip helps us better understand the mission of the U.S. Navy and will help us better facilitate our naval missions,” said Rear Adm. Aryatmaja, commander, Chief Western Fleet Command of the Indonesian Navy.

The DVOT program is a United States Security Assistance program based at the National Defense University providing opportunities for flag or general officers to learn about specific assets of the U.S. Department of Defense to improve their militaries and governments.

DVOT delegations visit a variety of military installations and governmental organizations throughout the U.S. to learn from the experts on specific subject matter.

Russia to build new ships for Vietnamese Navy on schedule

November 06, 11:53 UTC+3

The new frigates for the foreign customer will have, in addition to the surface countermeasure systems, antisubmarine warfare equipment


Russian Gepard class frigate Tatarstan

JAKARTA, November 6. /TASS/. Two Gepard 3.9 class frigates that Russia is building for Vietnam will be delivered to the customer on schedule - in late 2016, a representative of the shipbuilding company told TASS on Thursday at the Indo Defence international exhibition.

“A couple of such frigates were built for Vietnam in earlier, now the second pair is being built that differs in the weapons and military equipment. The delivery deadline is late 2016,” chief engineer of the Zelenodolsk Design Bureau Yevgeny Matveyev said.

The designer said the new frigates for the foreign customer will have, in addition to the surface countermeasure systems, antisubmarine warfare equipment. “To date, there are no factors for non-fulfilment of the obligations, the shipbuilding is going on schedule,” Matveyev said.

The construction of the second pair of the Gepard 3.89 class frigates with antisubmarine weapons for the Vietnamese Navy continues the work of the JSC A.M. Gorky Zelenodolsk Plant within the framework of international military-technical co-operation. The contract on the construction of the first pair of the warships of project 11661 was concluded in 2005. The plant successfully fulfilled all the building stages - the warships were delivered in 2011.

The new pair of frigates differs from the previous ships by antisubmarine weapons and advanced high-performance propulsion system.

Russia to deliver 2 more warships to Vietnam by 2016

Thanh Nien News

Monday, November 10, 2014 09:36

Vietnam will receive the second pair of the Russian-made frigates with antisubmarine weapons in late 2016, Russian news agency TASS has reported.

“A couple of such frigates were built for Vietnam earlier, now the second pair is being built that differs in the weapons and military equipment. The delivery deadline is late 2016,” TASS quoted Yevgeny Matveyev, chief engineer of the Zelenodolsk Design Bureau, as saying Thursday.

A Gepard-class frigate built by Russia's Gorky Zelenodolsk Plant. Photo credit: Gorky Zelenodolsk Plant

“To date, there are no factors for non-fulfilment of the obligations, the shipbuilding is going on schedule,” Matveye said.

A.M. Gorky Zelenodolsk Plant delivered two Gepard-class frigates to the Vietnamese navy in 2011 under a US$350 million contract. These vessels were named after King Dinh Tien Hoang (924-979) and King Ly Thai To (974-1028).

The new pair of frigates differs from the previous ships by antisubmarine weapons and advanced high-performance propulsion system, TASS reported.
Earlier this week, the Dinh Tien Hoang and Ly Thai To frigates left Cam Ranh Port in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa for port visits to Southeast Asian countries.

They will call on Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines as part of a series of friendly exchanges.

Jokowi talks defense with Merkel

Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Brisbane, Australia | Headlines | Mon, November 17 2014, 10:30 AM

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo wrapped up his nine-day overseas trip on Sunday with high expectations in regard to Indonesia’s role in the international community setting a new path for Indonesia’s diplomacy with the priority he has placed on his maritime-axis doctrine.

On his last stop in Brisbane, Australia, on the sidelines of a summit of the world’s 20 biggest economies, known as the G20, Jokowi held separate bilateral meetings with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, France’s President Francois Hollande and Turkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.

Aside from introducing his marritime doctrine, launched during the East Asia summit in Myanmar on Thursday, Jokowi sought defense cooperation from Merkel.

According to Cabinet Secretary Andi Widjajanto, Indonesia would expect a transfer of technology in maritime-defense systems.

“With Germany, the President emphasized in the discussion the defense industry. As we’ve already purchased [German-made] Leopard tanks, we sought more cooperation that will enable us to also receive transfers of technology to our defense industry,“ said Andi.

Jokowi said late on Friday that there would be an immediate and significant increase in the budget for the Navy in line with his maritime doctrine that requires Indonesia to play an active role in ensuring navigational and regional security.

“The doctrine will remain on paper if we don’t buy more submarines, as well as patrol and combat vessels,” said Jokowi, who assumed the presidency less than a month ago.

While there has been an increase in the budget for the Navy in the last five years, most of the defense budget has flowed to the Army.

Malaysia soil not realy good for wheels vehicles. Confirm stuck or not least slow down.

Tracked are more resilient.

Thought, i always  wonder we have the  option to get the mordern t90 instead we opt for those poland soviet design tanks. Not that, i say it bad but why take an old design when we was officially offered one of the latest.

The decision to get Leopards was driven by the need to improve on commonality with Poland’s NATO partners and the fact that Bumar Laberdy had no funds for a next round of upgrades for the PT-91. It was also cheaper to get used Bundswehr Leopards than upgrade the existing PT-91s. We had previously been offered Leopard 1s and there was even a proposal to fit Leopard 1 turrets on T-72 hulls [to benefit from the Leopard 1s better FCS and to avoid weight issues].

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Get type 10 mbt habis cerita.